I Don't Want To Get Over You
The Magnetic Fields · 69 Love Songs Pt. 1 [1999]
I guess I could take a sleeping pill and sleep at will
Not have to go through what I go through
I guess I should take Prozac right
And just smile all night at somebody new
Somebody not too bright, but sweet and kind
Who would try to get you off my mind
I could leave this agony behind
Which is just what I'd do, if I wanted to
But I don't want to get over you
'Cause I don't want to get over love
I could listen to my therapist, pretend you don't exist
And not have to dream of what I dream of
I could listen to all my friends and go out again
And pretend it's enough
Or I could make a career of being blue
I could dress in black and read Camus
Smoke clove cigarettes and drink vermouth
Like I was seventeen that would be a scream
But I don't want to get over you
I Don't Want To Get Over You
The Magnetic Fields' "I Don't Want To Get Over You" stands as a quintessential example of their late 1990s indie pop aesthetic, blending intimate vocals with atmospheric production. Recorded for the album *69 Love Songs Pt. 1*, the track exemplifies the group's signature approach to romantic themes, characterized by a delicate interplay between spoken-word delivery and melodic instrumentation. The song reflects the band's broader exploration of complex emotional landscapes and the nuances of modern relationships, a recurring motif throughout their discography including works like *Realism* and *Love At The Bottom Of The Sea*. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to capture the quiet tension of unrequited affection or the struggle to move on, delivered with a raw, unpolished authenticity that defined the era's alternative music scene.